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Add 27/2 and 10/45

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 10/45

27/2 + 10/45 is 247/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    27/2 = 27 × 45/2 × 45 = 1215/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/90 + 20/90 = 1215 + 20/90 = 1235/90
  5. 1235/90 simplified gives 247/18
  6. So, 27/2 + 10/45 = 247/18
    In mixed form: 1313/18

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